Courses

Master the Art of Cutting a Chicken

This interactive class will teach you the basics of cutting, deboning and portioning chicken.

Tuesday, November 4, 2025, City Center, JCTR-3001 Community Culinary Kitchen

Some Like It Hot, I Like It Chili

Learn to layer flavors to make different types of chili.

Monday, November 10, 2025, City Center, JCTR-3001 Community Culinary Kitchen

Fall Mini Tarts

Perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings, these elegant bite-sized treats are as beautiful as they are delicious.

Thursday, November 13, 2025, City Center, JCTR-3001 Community Culinary Kitchen

Thanksgiving Cookie Platter

Decorate a delicious yet beautiful platter of decorated cookies for your family this Thanksgiving.

Thursday, November 20, 2025, Romeoville Campus, RMA-1017 CCS Kitchen Classroom/Servery

You Deserve a Cookie Break

Let's go beyond chocolate chips by combining flour, sugar, butter and eggs with seasonal flavors to create some delicious cookies.

Tuesday, December 2, 2025, City Center, JCTR-3001 Community Culinary Kitchen

Mexican Desserts: Churros, Conchas and Arroz con Leche

In this special baking class, you will learn the step-by-step process to make traditional Mexican conchas, creamy arroz con leche and churros.

Wednesday, December 3, 2025, City Center, JCTR-3001 Community Culinary Kitchen

Healthy Breakfast and Snack Meal Prep

Discover simple, nutritious recipes and meal prep strategies to fuel your busy lifestyle.

Saturday, December 6, 2025, City Center, JCTR-3001 Community Culinary Kitchen

Family Time: Holiday Healthy Snacks

Join us for a fun and interactive cooking class where an adult and child can learn together how to make delicious and nutritious recipes that are perfect for snacking during the holiday season.

Tuesday, December 9, 2025, City Center, JCTR-3001 Community Culinary Kitchen

Christmas Yule Log

In this festive workshop, you'll learn how to bake a light sponge cake, whip up a rich filling, as well as roll and decorate a traditional Buche de Noël.

Wednesday, December 10, 2025, City Center, JCTR-3001 Community Culinary Kitchen

Tamale Class

Learn how to prepare traditional tamale masa and create classic fillings from meats and veggies to sweets.

Thursday, December 11, 2025, City Center, JCTR-3001 Community Culinary Kitchen